上手
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Meanings
- upper part
- upper stream, upper course of a river
- right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV), stage left (actor's POV)
- skillful (in comparisons), dexterity
- over-arm grip on opponent's belt
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Example sentences
By securing an over-arm grip on the opponent's belt, he ensured an advantageous position.
The sumo wrestler spectacularly threw his opponent with an over-arm throw.
Muddy water flowed down from the upper course of the river.
The actor standing at stage left seemed to have forgotten his lines.
He is said to possess a level of skill that is not inferior even when compared to those considered most dexterous.
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